Massive Historical Sale — The McIntyre Family Estate of Monroe

This is not an ordinary estate sale.

Pure Green Estate is honored to present the McIntyre Family Estate of Monroe, Michigan—a remarkable home filled with generations of fine art, important mid-century furnishings, luxury goods, fashion, collectibles and pieces of Monroe history.

The McIntyre family has deep ties to Monroe’s automotive history. Charles S. McIntyre joined August F. Meyer as a partner and vice president in 1918 in the company that became Monroe Auto Equipment Company, and later generations of the McIntyre family continued to lead the company. Charles S. McIntyre III ultimately served as president of Monroe Auto Equipment from 1973 until 1978.

The home itself is an extraordinary time capsule, and nearly every room has produced another remarkable discovery.

Highlights include:

• Early 1960s Eames furniture by Herman Miller

• An extensive original fine art collection

• Tiffany & Co.

• Hermès

• Vintage Louis Vuitton figurines and collectibles

• Vintage Christian Dior

• Original 1960s cast-brass Hollywood Regency lighting from Spain

• Magnificent 1960s Waterford crystal chandelier

• Beautiful Yamaha baby grand player piano

• Impressive mid-century pool table

• Ornate vintage clocks

• Decorative vintage and luxury faucet sets and bath fixtures

• Fur coats

• Handbags and accessories

• Costume jewelry

• A huge collection of men’s and women’s vintage clothing

• A huge collection of men’s and women’s vintage shoes

• Fine china, crystal, barware and entertaining pieces

• Primitive and decorative art objects

• Books, memorabilia, collectibles and decades of beautifully preserved household contents

THE FIXTURES ARE FOR SALE, TOO

One of the most unusual parts of this estate is that the lighting and faucet sets throughout the entire home will be available for purchase.

That includes chandeliers, sconces, pendants, decorative lighting and the home’s ornate vintage faucet sets and bath fixtures.

These pieces will remain installed during the sale. After the sale, purchased fixtures will be professionally removed, and Pure Green Estate will coordinate pickup or delivery with the buyer.

SPECIALTY ITEMS AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE

Several significant pieces and collections will be offered before the in-person estate sale, including:

• The sterling silver collection

• Early 1960s Eames furniture by Herman Miller

• The mid-century pool table

• The Yamaha baby grand player piano

Additional specialty pieces may be added as we continue cataloging the estate.

SPECIAL ONLINE-ONLY STERLING SILVER COLLECTION

Over generations, the McIntyre family assembled an exceptional collection of sterling silver.

As we sorted through it, we realized that some of these pieces are simply too special to send to melt and remove from circulation forever.

The finest and most unusual pieces—including sterling by Tiffany & Co., Gorham, Reed & Barton and others—will be offered separately in a special online-only sterling silver collection.

These are pieces worth preserving.

And we are still uncovering more.

Every closet, cabinet, drawer, basement corner and storage area seems to reveal another surprise.

If you love mid-century design, fine art, luxury vintage, fashion, Monroe history, Hollywood Regency, architectural salvage, sterling silver or the thrill of a truly great estate hunt, put this one on your calendar.

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